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Pedro Hernandez sent to Colorado Springs

(8/6/2014)Left-hander Pedro Hernandez has cleared waivers and been sent to Triple-A Colorado Springs by the Rockies.

The 25-year-old Hernandez pitched respectably in his lone start at the major league level this season. He gave up three earned runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Cubs.

Pedro Hernandez gets DFA tag from Rockies

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5:15 pm ET)Rockies left-hander Pedro Hernandez, who managed a mediocre performance in his lone start Thursday, has been designated for assignment.

The 25-year-old Hernandez gave up three runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings in his outing against the Cubs.

Sixth-inning jam proves costly for Pedro Hernandez

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(7/31/2014)Rockies pitcher Pedro Hernandez made his season debut in a spot start Thursday afternoon against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Hernandez got off to a fast start and tossed five scoreless frames before running into trouble in the sixth. He issued a bases-loaded walk, allowed a sacrifice fly and allowed one more to score on a ground out to shortstop.

Hernandez was charged with three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two over 5 2/3 innings of work, dropping to 0-1 on the year. Of his 94 pitches, 58 were strikes.

Rockies busy with minor moves Wednesday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(7/31/2014)The Rockies made several minor moves Wednesday, including the promotion of left-handed pitcher Pedro Hernandez from Triple-A Colorado Springs to make a start against the Cubs.

They have also optioned right-hander Rob Scahill to the same team and designated third baseman Ryan Wheeler for assignment.

Rockies tab Pedro Hernandez to start Thursday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(7/30/2014)The Rockies will call up pitcher Pedro Hernandez to start Thursday's game against the Cubs, MLB.com reports.

Hernandez has been uneven at the minor-league level this season, going 6-6 with a 6.14 ERA and 52:29 K:BB ratio in 85 innings, giving up a whopping 115 hits during his 18 appearances. He compiled a 6.83 ERA in 56 2/3 innings with the Twins last season.

Rockies sign three to minor-league deals

Ynoa hit .267/.338/.370 with six home runs, 33 RBI and 16 stolen bases in 484 at-bats with Double-A Chattanooga in 2013. Hernandez went 3-3 with a 6.83 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 29:23 K:BB ratio in 56 2/3 innings with the Twins. Striz went 1-4 with a 3.14 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 59:26 K:BB ratio in 57 1/3 innings with high Class A Salem.

Pedro Hernandez outrighted to Triple-A

Hernandez had a tough time in the majors, posted a 6.83 ERA in 56 2/3 innings. He started 12 games with the club.

Pedro Hernandez roughed up in final start

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/28/2013)Twins starter Pedro Hernandez endured a rough outing as he took the loss Friday night against the Indians. The right-hander, who made his final start of the year, permitted six runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out one over 1 2/3 innings pitched.

Hernandez finished the season 3-3 with a 6.83 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP. He struck out 29 and walked 23 over 56 2/3 innings pitched.

Pedro Hernandez hammered by A's

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2013)Twins starting pitcher Pedro Hernandez (3-2) was roughed up as he took the loss Saturday at Oakland. The left-hander was touched up for six runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out one over two innings of a 9-1 defeat.

Hernandez has coughed up nine earned runs over his last seven innings pitched. He is scheduled to make his final start of the season Friday at home against the Indians. He has allowed seven runs over 10 1/3 innings pitched against Cleveland this season.

Pedro Hernandez takes no-decision against Rays

Hernandez allowed three runs on four hits and four walks. Hernandez also served up two home runs and is lucky such a performance didn't yield more damage. He struck out just two and was pulled after 89 pitches.

Pedro Hernandez takes no-decision

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/9/2013)Twins starter Pedro Hernandez took the bump Monday at home against the Angels. He didn't last very long on the outing, but was able to settle for a no-decision.

Hernandez kept his record at 3-1 for the Twins as he allowed three earned runs on eight hits and a walk over just 4 2/3 innings before being lifted by manager Ron Gardenhire. He struck out three and threw 89 pitches before leaving. His ERA is at 5.25 on the season for the Twins.

Hernandez won the last time he had a decision in a start for Minnesota. That said, his major issue has been getting deep in games, which he failed to do Monday. Hernandez is in the rotation to stay down the stretch and makes his next start Saturday at home against Tampa Bay.

Pedro Hernandez solid in return to rotation

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/3/2013)Taking Samuel Deduno's place in the rotation, Twins pitcher Pedro Hernandez got the start Tuesday in Houston. Hernandez was excellent over six innings, but his closer couldn't finish off his win.

Hernandez was quality as he went six innings and gave up only two earned runs. Unfortunately, Glen Perkins blew the save in the ninth. Hernandez allowed six hits and didn't walk a batter over 70 pitches. He struck out three and his ERA is at 5.19.

Hernandez should remain in the rotation at least for the short term. He's scheduled to make his next start Monday in a one-game series against the Angels from Minnesota.

Pedro Hernandez won't remain in rotation

Hernandez got the win on the outing to move to 3-1 on the year with a 5.54 ERA. He will rejoin the Rochester rotation and Kyle Gibson has been called up to start Saturday at Target Field against the Royals.

Pedro Hernandez wins in a pinch

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(6/23/2013)The Twins called up Pedro Hernandez to take over for scratched starter Mike Pelfrey Sunday against the Indians. Hernandez looked like a rotation mainstay with his performance.

The 24-year-old, who was immediately pressed into service with the last-minute scratch of Pelfrey, did his job as he went five strong innings and allowed just two runs on three hits and six walks. He struck out two and threw 85 pitches. The Twins held on the for the win as Hernandez's record moved to 3-1 after seven starts and nine appearances on the year.

Hernandez, who last pitched for the Twins May 19 in a loss to Boston, is likely to remain in the rotation going forward. While that is not set in stone, Hernandez is likely to make his next starting appearance Saturday against Kansas City.

Pedro Hernandez replaces injured starter

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/23/2013)Twins starting pitcher Pedro Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Rochester Sunday morning and immediately pressed into action at Cleveland after starting Mike Pelfrey was scratched and placed on the 15-day disabled list with a back strain.

Hernandez, whose last MLB start came May 19 against Boston, is 2-1 with a 6.67 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in six starts this season.

Twins have open date in rotation after demoting SP

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/20/2013)The Twins optioned starting pitcher Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester Monday to clear a spot for reliever Caleb Thielbar. The Twins have an open date for a starting pitcher Friday at Detroit.

Hernandez allowed three earned runs on nine hits and a walk in 4 1/3 innings Sunday against the Red Sox. He is 2-1 with a 5.85 ERA through eight outings (six starts).

Pedro Hernandez suffers first loss

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(5/19/2013)Twins pitcher Pedro Hernandez suffered his first loss of the season in Sunday's 5-1 defeat to the Red Sox.

Hernandez (2-1), who made his sixth start of the season, surrendered a solo home run to Will Middlebrooks in the second. He was charged with three runs and nine hits over 4 1/3 innings of work. He struck out two and walked one as he saw his ERA rise from 5.79 to 5.85.

Hernandez is scheduled to make his next start Friday at Detroit. He has a whopping 10.22 ERA in three starts away from Target Field.

Pedro Hernandez gets back on track in May

by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com

(5/13/2013)Twins pitcher Pedro Hernandez posted a 13.50 ERA over his first two starts in May but was much improved on Monday night against the White Sox. He allowed three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings in a 10-3 win.

The left-hander was tagged with a two-spot in the first before making it through his next four frames unscathed. Then in the sixth, he put the first two men on before Alex Rios drove in a run with a groundout.

Hernandez, who threw 84 pitches, also struck out four with no walks while earning his second win.

His next start is scheduled for Sunday against the Red Sox. When Hernandez faced Boston on May 8, he allowed six runs over just two innings of work.

Pedro Hernandez remains in rotation

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5/9/2013)Twins starting pitcher Pedro Hernandez has stumbled in his last few starts, but the team is not yet ready to pull him out of the rotation.

Hernandez allowed six runs on seven hits in two innings Wednesday to balloon his ERA to 5.96, raising questions about the security of his spot in the rotation. But according to MLB.com, neither general manager Terry Ryan nor manager Ron Gardenhire plan to make a change in the near future.

"Absolutely, I do," Gardenhire said, when asked if he expects Hernandez to be on the mound for his next scheduled start. "Until somebody tells me differently."

Hernandez is set to take on the White Sox Monday.

Pedro Hernandez leaves wild one early

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(5/8/2013)Twins starter Pedro Hernandez left Wednesday's start in Boston with an 11-6 lead and Minnesota only widened the gap from there. Unfortunately, Hernandez left after just two innings pitched.

Hernandez had to settle for a no-decision considering he couldn't go deep enough in the game to be eligible for a win. He needed 51 pitches to get just six outs and surrendered six runs on seven hits and a walk. He gave up a grand slam to Jonny Gomes as Boston scored five times off him in the first inning alone. Hernandez gave up two homers in total and his ERA jumped to 5.96.

The 24-year-old, who struck out two Wednesday, is 1-0 on the season but has given up 11 earned runs over his last two outings spanning just 7 1/3 innings. He's walked five over that span with three homers allowed.

Hernandez will look to turn things around when he next takes the hill Monday against the White Sox.

Pedro Hernandez roughed up for five runs

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/3/2013)Twins starting pitcher Pedro Hernandez was tagged for five earned runs but received a no-decision in his team's 7-6 loss to the Indians Friday. He allowed eight hits and four walks in 5 1/3 innings while striking out just two batters.

Hernandez's ERA rose to 3.92 with the poor outing. He's lined up to face the Red Sox in Boston Wednesday.

Pedro Hernandez posts impressive first win

by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com

(4/27/2013)Making his first start since April 7, Twins pitcher Pedro Hernandez turned in a solid outing on Saturday against the Rangers. He worked five scoreless innings, giving up five hits while striking out three in a 7-2 win.

The 24-year-old threw 52 of his 80 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA from 3.48 to 2.35.

Hernandez also walked one while collecting his first major-league win.

Pedro Hernandez set to start Saturday

It will be Hernandez's first start since April 7 and likely his first appearance since April 12. He has surrendered four runs and nine hits in 10 1/3 innings of work through his first two appearances.

Twins push entire rotation back

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(4/17/2013)The Minnesota Twins had to push back their rotation Wednesday as the game against the Angels was postponed due to inclement weather, MLB.com reports. Vance Worley, expected to pitch Wednesday, will move back to Friday against Chicago after Thursday's off day.

Hernandez has pitched well in two appearances for the Twins, compiling a 3.86 ERA in 9 1/3 innings. Hernandez has allowed eight hits and three walks against four strikeouts. His next start is likely to come Wednesday.

Pedro Hernandez could return in four to five days

"Hernandez came in today, and he's fine," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He should be ready to pitch in four or five days. They're thinking it's a cramp or a slight strain but nothing bad. All the belief is that he's fine, and he's throwing the ball fine, so that made our decision."

Pedro Hernandez suffers injury in relief

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/12/2013)Twins reliever Pedro Hernandez was pressed into long relief duty Friday against the Mets, but he was forced to leave after 4 1/3 innings due to a left calf strain.

Hernandez allowed just one run on four hits in his outing, with one strikeout. He tossed 77 pitches prior to the injury. Hernandez has appeared in two games this season, posting a 3.86 ERA in 9 1/3 innings, with four strikeouts and three walks.

He is considered day to day due to the injury, which is not considered serious.

Twins recall Pedro Hernandez for spot start

Hernandez's services became necessary after Cole De Vries was sent to the disabled list with a right forearm strain. Hernandez, 23, posted a 3.32 ERA over 18 starts between Double-A and Triple-A with a 2.95 K/BB last season.

With Scott Diamond expected to return to the Twins next week, Hernandez is unlikely to stick around the majors beyond Sunday's start.

Pedro Hernandez earns spot start

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(4/5/2013)The Twins announced pitcher Pedro Hernandez will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester to take Cole De Vries' spot in the rotation for Sunday's game against Baltimore. Hernandez, who made his major-league debut in a spot start with the White Sox last season, produced an 8-4 record and 3.32 ERA over 19 games (18 starts) across two levels of the minors with Chicago and Minnesota.

The left-hander also tallied 65 strikeouts in 103 innings; he has not exceeded 100 strikeouts in a season during his pro career.

Twins option Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A

Hernandez, 24, didn't allow a run in 10 innings, and he struck out five against one walk. In 18 starts last season between Double-A and Triple-A, Hernandez allowed a 3.32 ERA with a 2.95 K/BB; given the Twins' lack of quality major-league starting pitching, he could be an option for the club later in the year.

Twins acquire Hernandez

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(7/28/2012)The White Sox have acquired starting pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Twins for infielder Eduardo Escobar and pitcher Pedro Hernandez Saturday. Hernandez made his first major-league start on July 18 and was roughed up by Red Sox. He was then optioned back to the minors after allowing eight runs in four innings of work in his MLB debut.